A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7113906 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58181348 epoch_slot_no: 120548 block_no: 7113729 slot_leader_id: 5968039 size: 77104 time: 2022-04-12 07:13:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36a3779cf87a0e8f60c5f7d71016f50663ce87daad93e69de9d5056f1a8b82f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kuum3kjrekfrk2aue604z44xumalt9hfy3pcwdazwh73m6zht5xsesz3z4 op_cert: \x3dd7c06b98ef46e4c7517f3821355dcf9426b4836167a131ad97ae29335ea857 op_cert_counter: 4